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Incorporation of Georgeana
- When
- March 1, 1642
- Where
- Georgeana, Massachusetts
King Charles I issued a charter on March 1, 1642, incorporating Georgeana as the first city in America.
The royal charter granted to Georgeana on March 1, 1642, formally established it as the first incorporated city in America. This legal milestone occurred within the territory administered by the Massachusetts Bay Colony, which included portions of modern-day Maine.
Sources
- York, Maine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-13
- Massachusetts Bay Colony Wikipedia
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